Franz Maggs, Abigail Jubb, Emily McIlwaine and Luis Miguel Sanchez were among
the 37 mini collections unveiled by Textile Design and Fashion Design students
Mini collections exploring the qualities and characteristics of lace
with silhouettes inspired by world dress traditions were unveiled in the annual
GSA Fashion show on the evening of 4 March 2014. The catwalk shows were staged
in “The Art School” (The GSA Student Association building at 20 Scott Street) marking
a return to the venue which has undergone refurbishment as part of the Reid
Building development in Garnethill.
with silhouettes inspired by world dress traditions were unveiled in the annual
GSA Fashion show on the evening of 4 March 2014. The catwalk shows were staged
in “The Art School” (The GSA Student Association building at 20 Scott Street) marking
a return to the venue which has undergone refurbishment as part of the Reid
Building development in Garnethill.
from as far away as China, Japan and Brazil each presented a mini collection of
3 outfits. The young designers had explored the use and effects of colour,
pattern and scale for their styling ideas with each pathway (fashion,
embroidery, knit, print and weave) focusing on a specific geographic area.
Print took inspiration from East and
West Africa, particularly the Maasai people of the East and Masquerade
rituals of the West. Knit explored
traditions in Peru and Ecuador. Weave investigated the thobe traditions
in Palestine, and Embroidery took Romanian design as its starting point. The Fashion Design students meanwhile researched designs and traditions
of the Inuit people (Yupik, Eskimo,
Inupiat) in creating their looks.
West Africa, particularly the Maasai people of the East and Masquerade
rituals of the West. Knit explored
traditions in Peru and Ecuador. Weave investigated the thobe traditions
in Palestine, and Embroidery took Romanian design as its starting point. The Fashion Design students meanwhile researched designs and traditions
of the Inuit people (Yupik, Eskimo,
Inupiat) in creating their looks.
“We identified a range of non Western European traditions
for the designers to work with this year” says Head of Fashion and Textiles Jimmy Stephen-Cran “These traditions have simple outer lines and
large surface areas which maximize the textile content.”
for the designers to work with this year” says Head of Fashion and Textiles Jimmy Stephen-Cran “These traditions have simple outer lines and
large surface areas which maximize the textile content.”
“The students have all explored contemporary
applications of lace in the creation of their mini collections,” he adds, “and
additionally our Fashion Design cohort has each researched the use of lace in a
specific, historic period as part of the development of their designs.”
applications of lace in the creation of their mini collections,” he adds, “and
additionally our Fashion Design cohort has each researched the use of lace in a
specific, historic period as part of the development of their designs.”
Before the 3rd year collections, a series of designs by 2nd
year Fashion students for a white shirt, jeans, a faux fur and a black dress
were presented along with a selection of tailoring by 3rd year Fashion
students.
year Fashion students for a white shirt, jeans, a faux fur and a black dress
were presented along with a selection of tailoring by 3rd year Fashion
students.
The Fashion Show was once again made possible by the generous support of
business donors including the two headline sponsors. Fabric and textile company
Mandors continues its long association with the GSA Fashion Show, and Dr.
Martens Glasgow, which first supported the Fashion Show in 2013, has confirmed
a continuing relationship with the young designers.
business donors including the two headline sponsors. Fabric and textile company
Mandors continues its long association with the GSA Fashion Show, and Dr.
Martens Glasgow, which first supported the Fashion Show in 2013, has confirmed
a continuing relationship with the young designers.
“Without the generous support of
sponsors it would be impossible to stage the annual Fashion Show,” says
Zephyr Liddell Fashion Show coordinator. “We
are grateful to Mandors for their ongoing support for the event and delighted
that Dr. Martens Sauchiehall Street store has returned as a headline sponsor
following its support in 2013.”
sponsors it would be impossible to stage the annual Fashion Show,” says
Zephyr Liddell Fashion Show coordinator. “We
are grateful to Mandors for their ongoing support for the event and delighted
that Dr. Martens Sauchiehall Street store has returned as a headline sponsor
following its support in 2013.”
“Dr. Martens Glasgow is excited to be supporting
the GSA students with their annual fashion show for a second year running,” adds Amy Nelson, UK Retail Marketing Manager.
“Self-expressions and creativity are part of Dr. Martens core
values and as a brand we stand for supporting the next generation of
designer.”’
the GSA students with their annual fashion show for a second year running,” adds Amy Nelson, UK Retail Marketing Manager.
“Self-expressions and creativity are part of Dr. Martens core
values and as a brand we stand for supporting the next generation of
designer.”’
Ends
4 March 2014
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Lesley Booth
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Notes for Editors
GSA Department of Fashion and Textiles
Textile
design has been taught and researched at The Glasgow School of Art since it was
founded in 1845, and today the Department of Fashion +Textiles enjoys a global
reputation for cultivating assured graduates. GSA fashion and textile graduates
have clear and individual creative identities. They are able to position themselves
and their ideas with knowledgeable authority in the fields of not only textiles
and fashion, but a range of other industries. Complementing the acclaimed
Textiles specialism, the GSA introduced a new Fashion Design pathway for
undergraduates in 2010.
design has been taught and researched at The Glasgow School of Art since it was
founded in 1845, and today the Department of Fashion +Textiles enjoys a global
reputation for cultivating assured graduates. GSA fashion and textile graduates
have clear and individual creative identities. They are able to position themselves
and their ideas with knowledgeable authority in the fields of not only textiles
and fashion, but a range of other industries. Complementing the acclaimed
Textiles specialism, the GSA introduced a new Fashion Design pathway for
undergraduates in 2010.
DR. MARTENS
There is a
first time for everything and for many people their first pair of Dr. Martens
is a memorable moment in time, an opening statement of rebellious
self-expression and creativity. Over the past 50 years Dr. Martens boots and
shoes haven’t changed – the original styles, created by German inventor, Dr.
Klaus Maertens (engineered primarily to meet the specific need of providing
additional support and comfort for his broken foot) are still simple,
versatile, functional and stylish all at the same time. The Dr. Martens boot,
manufactured by R Griggs and Co, British boot makers, with its trademark yellow
stitch, grooved sole and heel-loop, was a boot for workers; comfortable,
durable and lightweight in comparison to its competitors at the time. Initially
worn by policemen and everyday workers, the boots were adopted, customised and
used as a tribal emblem by successive subcultures, decade after decade each
twisting and subverting the boot and shoes to meet their own individual
identity.
first time for everything and for many people their first pair of Dr. Martens
is a memorable moment in time, an opening statement of rebellious
self-expression and creativity. Over the past 50 years Dr. Martens boots and
shoes haven’t changed – the original styles, created by German inventor, Dr.
Klaus Maertens (engineered primarily to meet the specific need of providing
additional support and comfort for his broken foot) are still simple,
versatile, functional and stylish all at the same time. The Dr. Martens boot,
manufactured by R Griggs and Co, British boot makers, with its trademark yellow
stitch, grooved sole and heel-loop, was a boot for workers; comfortable,
durable and lightweight in comparison to its competitors at the time. Initially
worn by policemen and everyday workers, the boots were adopted, customised and
used as a tribal emblem by successive subcultures, decade after decade each
twisting and subverting the boot and shoes to meet their own individual
identity.